Taking an iconic object or site as a starting point each week, we will investigate how the object / site is representative of the period under discussion, and its place in the wider context. Some lectures may involve discussion of human remains. This is not intended to be a comprehensive outline of British prehistory, but rather an exploration of the wonders of prehistoric life at certain points in the past. It is open to everyone; no previous knowledge is necessary, and hopefully the objects and sites will lead to open discussions in the class. There are three good books, any of which provide a good overview: Pryor, F. (2003) Britain BC, Harper International (quite old but still very interesting) Cunliffe, B. (2012) Britain Begins, OUP (an excellent introduction by an outstanding prehistorian) Cummings, V. & Driscoll, S. (eds) (2026) The Archaeology of Britain, 3rd ed., Routledge (up to date).